2026 Summer Festivals in Hampton Roads

Summer in Coastal Virginia brings to mind beautiful blue skies, sandy beach days, and lots of great local FESTIVALS in Hampton Roads! Want to make sure you don’t miss your favorite upcoming Festivals? Don’t worry we have you covered!

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Here is our BIG LIST of Local Summer Festivals in Hampton Roads! Most of these events are annual celebrations demonstrating the very best of Hampton Roads – including local art, flowers, pirates, surfing, local seafood, music and more. This list will be updated frequently – events will be added as they are added to our calendar.

Whether you are a Hampton Roads local, a family visiting for the weekend, or have just relocated to Virginia (Welcome!) – we have some great ideas to share with you!

Most of the events on our list are family-friendly, many of them have planned activities for the kids, and if you scroll down to the very end you will also find a list just for the grownups aged 21+ (festivals that are perfect for a day/evening when you have a babysitter planned).

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Featured Summer Festivals in Hampton Roads, Virginia

29 August 2026

August 29 - August 29

125th Anniversary Celebration at the Virginia Zoo (Norfolk)

The Virginia Zoo’s 125th Anniversary Celebration, a day filled with unforgettable animal experiences, family fun, and special moments honoring this once‑in‑a‑lifetime milestone.

Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 United States

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Free with Daily Admission

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Summer Festivals in Hampton Roads, Virginia

21+ Festival Events this Season